2012 Hkale Pure Math

2012-AL-P MATH
PURE MATHEMATICS
ADVANCED LEVEL
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the examination is to test the understanding of basic mathematical concepts and their applications.
THE EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of two equally-weighted papers of 3 hours each. In each paper there will be two sections. Section A (40%)
will consist of 6-8 short questions, all of which are to be attempted. Section B (60%) will consist of 5 long questions, of which candidates
will be required to answer 4.
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Notes: 1.
The following syllabus is an examination syllabus and is not to be interpreted as an exact and exhaustive teaching syllabus.
2.
The syllabus is to be viewed as a whole and, in particular, the length of a section is not an indication of its weight in the
examination.
3.
Candidates are required to be familiar with the use of the language of sets. In writing solutions, candidates are expected to
be able to reason logically, distinguishing assumptions from conclusions. They should understand the nature of proof (direct
or by contradiction) and disproof and the meaning of the terms sufficient/necessary condition and converse/contrapositive
statement of a conditional statement.
4.
Unless the terms of the questions impose specific limitations,

a.
b.
a candidate may use any appropriate method,

calculators* may be used in the examination.
2012-AL-P MATH
THE SYLLABUS
Syllabus
Notes
Mathematical induction.
Understanding and use of the principle and its variations

(excluding backward induction).
2.
Inequalities.
Including A.M. G.M. and Cauchy-Schwarzs inequality.
3.
The binomial theorem for positive integral indices.
Simple properties of the binomial coefficients.
4.
Complex numbers.
Arithmetic of complex numbers. Modulus, argument and

conjugate. Argand diagrams. Triangle inequality. Simple
applications in plane geometry.
De Moivres theorem for rational indices.
Including applications to trigonometric identities and nth roots

of a complex number.
Polynomials with real coefficients in one variable.
Division algorithm and remainder theorem.

algorithm. Knowledge of the following expected:
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1.
5.
(i)
deg (fg) = deg f + deg g ,
(ii)
deg (f + g) max (deg f , deg g) .
Rational functions.
Including representation by partial fractions.
Polynomial equations with real coefficients in one

variable.
Relations between coefficients and roots.

occurring in conjugate pairs.
Euclidean
Complex roots
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Syllabus
6.
Notes
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Matrices.
Addition and multiplication. Scalar multiplication. Transpose.
Square matrices of orders 2 and 3.
Singular and non-singular matrices. Inverses, determinants and

knowledge
of
their
simple
properties,
including
det ( AB ) = (det A) (det B) .
Applications to 2-dimensional geometry.
Matrix representation of reflections, rotations, enlargements,

shears, translations and their compositions.
7.
System of linear equations in two or three unknowns.
Gaussian elimination and Echelon form.

uniqueness of solution.
8.
Conic sections in rectangular coordinates.
Emphasis on equations of conics in standard position.

Parametric representation. Tangents and normals. Asymptotes
of a hyperbola. Knowledge of eccentricity, focus and directrix
not emphasized.
Plane curves in rectangular coordinates.
Tangents and normals.

parameters.
Existence and
Simple problems on loci.
Use of
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Syllabus
9.
Functions and their graphs.
Notes
Definition of a function. Injective, surjective and bijective
functions. Composition of functions. Inverse functions.
Odd, even and periodic functions.

Elementary functions.
Algebraic functions.
Trigonometric functions and their inverses
compound angle formulas and related formulas).
(including
Exponential and logarithmic functions.
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10.
Intuitive concept of limit, and based on that, continuity

and differentiability.
Concept of sequences and series. Limit of a function and of a

sequence. Arithmetic operations on limits. Knowledge that a
bounded monotonic sequence converges and familiarity with
the use of the sandwich theorem expected. Convergence tests
for series not required.
11.
Differentiation.
Differentiation of elementary functions, of sums, products and

quotients of functions, of composite, inverse and implicit
functions. Knowledge of the Mean Value Theorem. Higher
order derivatives. Knowledge of Leibnizs Theorem.
Applications of differentiation.
Maxima and minima, curve sketching in the rectangular

coordinate system (including point of inflexion) and rates of
change. Use of LHospitals rule.
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Syllabus
12.
Integration.
Notes
The notion of integral as the limit of a sum. Simple properties
of integrals. Knowledge of the fundamental theorem of
integral calculus:
d
dx
x
a
f (t ) dt = f ( x ) and its application to
evaluation of integrals. Indefinite integrals.

Methods of integration.
Integration by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts.

Reduction formulas.
Applications of integration.
Plane areas and volumes, including use of parameters.
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* See Regulation 5.15.

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2012-AL-P MATH

Unless the terms of the questions impose specific limitations,

a candidate may use any appropriate method,

Understanding and use of the principle and its variations

Including A.M. G.M. and Cauchy-Schwarzs inequality.

The binomial theorem for positive integral indices.

Simple properties of the binomial coefficients.

Arithmetic of complex numbers. Modulus, argument and

De Moivres theorem for rational indices.

Including applications to trigonometric identities and nth roots

Polynomials with real coefficients in one variable.

Division algorithm and remainder theorem.

deg (fg) = deg f + deg g ,

deg (f + g) max (deg f , deg g) .

Including representation by partial fractions.

Polynomial equations with real coefficients in one

Relations between coefficients and roots.

Addition and multiplication. Scalar multiplication. Transpose.

Square matrices of orders 2 and 3.

Singular and non-singular matrices. Inverses, determinants and

Applications to 2-dimensional geometry.

Matrix representation of reflections, rotations, enlargements,

System of linear equations in two or three unknowns.

Gaussian elimination and Echelon form.

Conic sections in rectangular coordinates.

Emphasis on equations of conics in standard position.

Plane curves in rectangular coordinates.

Tangents and normals.

Simple problems on loci.

Functions and their graphs.

Odd, even and periodic functions.

Exponential and logarithmic functions.

Intuitive concept of limit, and based on that, continuity

Concept of sequences and series. Limit of a function and of a

Differentiation of elementary functions, of sums, products and

Maxima and minima, curve sketching in the rectangular

f (t ) dt = f ( x ) and its application to

evaluation of integrals. Indefinite integrals.

Integration by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts.

Plane areas and volumes, including use of parameters.

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